Here are the methods you can use to change the Start menu color in Windows 11. Although Microsoft significantly redesigned the taskbar and Start menu in Windows 11, it left many personalization options to customize your experience and personalize Windows. One of those options is the ability to change the Start menu color that also changes the taskbar color.
How to check whether a PC you want to buy is Windows 11-compatible?
New computers with Windows 11 out of the box are coming soon this fall once Microsoft releases the new operating system to manufacturers. Still, many people need a tablet, laptop, or desktop right now, and they want to make sure the computer will get Windows 11. If you are looking for a Windows PC and wonder whether a particular model will get a free upgrade to Windows 10, this article is here to help you.
Windows Update now shows whether your PC is compatible with Windows 11
A couple of days ago, Microsoft announced some changes in Windows 11 minimum hardware requirements. The company added several older CPUs to the list of supported processors and released an updated PC Health Checkup tool to test Windows 11 compatibility with better explanations of test results. It appears that the PC Health Checkup tool is not the only way to ensure your laptop, tablet, or desktop PC can or cannot run Windows 11. Microsoft will soon add a compatibility notification directly to Windows Update.
Microsoft has fixed video playback and OneDrive bugs in Windows 10 version 1909
Microsoft releases cumulative Windows updates with bug fixes and security patches every second Tuesday of a month. Sometimes, the company pushes additional out-of-band updates to curb troubles that pop along the way. KB5005103 is one of those unscheduled updates for systems with Windows 10 version 1909 (also known as the October 2019 update).
The new Surface Go 3 tablet also appears on GeekBench
Apparently, Microsoft is working on a new generation of Surface Go tablet. In addition to yesterday's found Surface Duo 2 with Snapdragon 888 SoC, Geekbench includes a new device called "OEMAL Product DV1.1". The device is believed to be the new the Surface Go 3. Similarly, the Surface Pro X device previously appeared in their database under the "OESMR" name.
Microsoft now lets you install Windows 11 on any Windows 10-compatible PC
Alongside a new preview build of Windows 11, Microsoft announced a significant update to Windows 11 minimum hardware requirements. The company has been blocking old Windows 10 PCs from downloading preview Windows 11 builds, allowing the new system to run only on devices with Intel 8th / AMD Ryzen 2nd gen CPUs and up. Following users' discontent with hardware requirements and evaluating data from early testers, Microsoft decided to backtrack some of the compatibility rules. Now, any Windows 10-compatible PC can run Windows 11 without significant limitations.
Windows 11 Build 22000.168 is out to the Dev and Beta channels
Microsoft today updated the Dev and Beta channels with a new build. Insiders are getting Windows 11 Build 22000.168 that comes with a few new features, like Microsoft 365 Widget. Traditionally, there is a huge list of fixes in this release.
Geekbench 5 benchmark revealed Surface Duo 2 with Snapdragon 888 SoC
Microsoft is on the way to announce the next generation of its foldable Surface Duo smartphone. So it is not surprising to see the device in the Geekbench 5 benchmark. Test results confirm rumors that the Surface Duo 2 will receive a Snapdragon 888 processor and 8GB of RAM. For comparison, the first generation was powered by a Snapdragon 855 chip and 6GB of RAM.
Chrome is getting a What’s New page
With Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge switching from a six to four-week release schedule later next month, users might find it a bit challenging to track all the new features and changes. Of course, those reading Winaero.com always know what is new in every update of every mainstream browser. Unfortunately, not every Google Chrome user reads Winaero.com, so Google plans to add a "What's New" page to its browser. It will let people know, well, what is new in the latest version of Google Chrome.
ASUS BIOS updates add Windows 11 support to officially unsupported hardware
Microsoft is yet to announce the official release date for Windows 11, but developers are already shipping public versions of their apps and drivers with Windows 11 support. Intel, NVIDIA, and AMD have already released Windows 11-optimized GPU drivers (Intel has also shipped Bluetooth and Wi-Fi drivers), and now motherboard manufacturers ship new "Windows 11-ready" firmware.
